'Are you at work?': Bluey fans wait up to 18 hours for a coin
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Dedicated Bluey enthusiasts camped out overnight, with some braving an 18-hour wait, eager to grab the newly released Christmas collectible coins.

As soon as the Perth Mint opened its doors, the highly sought-after silver coin vanished within moments, as eager collectors rushed in.

“The demand is overwhelming and far exceeds the supply,” explained Paul Graham, the chief executive.

Georgie waited 18 hours at the front of the line, dressed in Bluey gear from her dog-ears headband right down to her themed crocs, to make sure she didn’t miss out. (9News)

Though the coins were issued by the Royal Australian Mint, the Perth Mint acts as one of the official distributors.

Among the devoted fans was Georgie, who secured her spot at the very front of the line. Clad in full Bluey attire—from a dog-ears headband to themed Crocs—she ensured she wouldn’t miss her chance.

Georgie, a passionate fan of the Heeler family, expressed her feelings of excitement, exhaustion, and relief upon successfully acquiring the coin.

The 2025 release features a gold and a silver coin stamped with Bluey and Bingo in festive hats. 

The excitement in the queue was palpable.

“[I’m] just excited to get that coin in my hand,” one fan said.

The 2025 release features a gold and a silver coin stamped with Bluey and Bingo in festive hats. (9News)

“It’s just like getting candy really.”

One man was even juggling work whilst waiting, breaking away from a video call briefly to say hi to 9News. 

“Are you at work right now?” 

“Yes I am,” he replied with a laugh.

The gold Bluey coin will set you back $20, while the silver one cost $100 but sold out in just 20 minutes.

The gold Bluey coin will set you back $20, while the silver one cost $100 but sold out in just 20 minutes. (9News)

“I bought the last one, that’s fantastic,” one man said.

“I’m so happy, I was waiting so long and it’s just fabulous.”

For collectors it’s money well spent but for parents, it’s another pricey addition to the Christmas list. 

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